oustaleti vs. verrucocus

[creepycrawler]

Can anyone give me a run down of the differences between the two? i have what i thought was an oustaleti but someone brought it to my attention that it may be verrucocus. when i look on the internet it's just so much mish mash that i can't figure it out, and was wondering if maybe someone can pin point the visual, behavioural differences, i'm not sure how to post pictures or i would. i might try later to night to get a picture on...

Thanks so much for your help.

 

[maxttu]

I found some pics of this guy. I'm pretty sure he is a verrucosus, aka giant spiny, aka warty chameleon.

A strong visual and dead giveaway (male) is the massive "spikes". The under-belly also had those lines that look like a river forking off.

They're not heavy water drinkers and prefer a lil warmer and drier climate. They grow big! You'll need big feeders like Dubias, hissers, large hoppers, horn and silkworms.

Supplement schedule is pretty much similar to panthers/veileds.

 

[Kent67]

Compare the temporal scales (the "cheeks") between the two. In verrucosus the scales are proportionately much larger.

 

[creepycrawler]

maxttu, are these pictures of yours sub adult? mine looks to be about the same size as yours. He's super friendly and yes loves bigger food he downs hornworms. lol I have had him for about three months and never once saw him drink. but i spray him twice a day, when i spray my veild. i also have a male veil as well so i treat them similar. Any place you can point me in for really good info on this species? that would be great thanks so much for you info so far.

 

[creepycrawler]

here is a picture of him (i think it's a male)

 

[Sticktongue]

That is a verrucocus for sure my friend

 

[BocaJan]

Male verrucosus